Project 535
Endoscopic ultrasound is a crucial step in the investigatory pathway of patients with suspected cancer. It is used in the staging of oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic and biliary cancers and can also be used to to take samples via fine needle aspiration of tumours or lymph nodes. The Endoscopic Ultrasound can also assist in the diagnosis of patients with lung cancer and to place pain blocks to help patients with some types of abdominal cancers.
The Ultrasound Endoscope was funded jointly by Friends of Anchor and NHS Grampian Charity.